Safety6
Curriculum8
Art/Music7
Infant care4
K-ready7
Teachers8
Compassion8
Mgmt8
Culture9
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars7
Strengths
- CCLD-licensed preschool at Valley Beth Shalom — one of the San Fernando Valley's most prominent Conservative Jewish congregations; clean inspection record with 2 visits and no violations documented
- NAEYC Accredited — national accreditation indicating adherence to the highest early childhood education standards; rare distinction among Valley preschools
- Ages 18 months through Transitional Kindergarten — extended age range with early morning (8:00–9:00 am) and late care (until 5:00 pm) accommodating working families
- Jewish-centered values curriculum — Shabbat, Jewish holidays, Hebrew language, and character development woven into daily programming; serves Encino's large Jewish community
- Winter, spring, and summer camp programs — full year-round coverage option; no summer childcare gap for enrolled families
- Affiliation with Valley Beth Shalom synagogue provides family programming infrastructure, strong parent community, and resources beyond a standalone preschool
Considerations
- CCLD license number not confirmed in public search results — families should verify active license status directly at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling
- Jewish faith curriculum may not suit families seeking a secular or non-denominational preschool environment
- Synagogue community membership may be advantaged in enrollment prioritization — non-member families should confirm open enrollment availability
- Limited independent parent review volume found on third-party platforms — families should seek direct references from currently enrolled families
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care8
K-ready6
Teachers8
Compassion9
Mgmt7
Culture8
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Infant Center and Day Care Center license #197413304 — established 1992; over 30 years serving Encino families; community institution on Lindley Ave
- 36 Yelp reviews (May 2026) — parents describe exceptional attachment to staff and director Lynette by name; one reviewer stated 'if I could give 6 stars I would' after two children enrolled from 3 months old
- Specializes in newborn/infant care — rare among Encino licensed centers; accepts children from 3 months; fills a critical gap for families returning to work early
- Play-based curriculum — flexible, child-directed learning through ages toddler and preschool; strong developmental focus
- Long-tenured director and staff — staff continuity cited by multiple reviewers as key reason for trust and quality; meaningful for attachment-conscious infant families
Considerations
- CCLD 1 Type B citation March 2025 (code 101238(a)) — recent violation; families should review the specific finding at ccld.ca.gov
- Small capacity 16 — one of the smallest licensed centers in Encino; very limited infant spots; waitlist likely; apply well in advance of anticipated need
- Small size means limited program breadth — likely single classroom environment; families seeking multi-room campuses with enrichment may look elsewhere
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready4
Teachers8
Compassion9
Mgmt8
Culture9
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #191201761 — initial license May 1995; CCLD inspections September 2022 and October 2025 both show No Citations — perfect compliance record
- Yelp 5.0 stars from 40 reviews (July 2025); Yahoo Local 5.0 from 40 reviews — exceptional and consistent ratings across platforms; very high parent satisfaction
- Parent co-operative model with 1-adult to 4-children ratio daily — parent participation provides among the lowest adult-to-child ratios of any licensed Encino center
- Multi-age play-based model — children aged 2y9m–5 in same environment; older children model social skills for younger; flexibility and individuality emphasized
- Non-profit cooperative — parent community makes decisions about events, programs, and curriculum; strong ownership and investment in school quality
- Capacity 21 — intentionally small; parents and staff know each family individually; intimate community atmosphere consistently praised
Considerations
- Mandatory parent participation — co-op commitment requires regular classroom volunteering; not suitable for families with inflexible work schedules
- Half-day program only (9:00 am–12:30 pm) — does not accommodate full working-parent schedules without supplemental childcare
- Serves ages 2 years 9 months and up — younger toddlers and infants are not eligible; families with children under 2.9 must seek separate care
- Small capacity 21 — high demand likely; apply early; limited spots per age cohort
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care7
K-ready7
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt6
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #197401803 — active since October 1995; 30+ years serving West Valley families; long continuous track record in Encino 91316
- 54 Yelp reviews (May 2026) with 4.5 Yelp stars — highest Yelp review volume of any Encino preschool; parents praise 'loving teachers,' clean facilities, and nurturing environment
- Full continuum from infancy through Kindergarten — families can enroll at 6 weeks and remain through Kindergarten at the same campus; no transition stress
- Hours M–F 6:30 am–6:00 pm year-round — early open and late close accommodates full working-family schedules
- Capacity 127 — one of the largest Encino child care centers; programmatic depth, multiple age-group classrooms, and financial stability
- Two-campus operation (Encino + Woodland Hills) — organizational experience and administrative infrastructure; SMART Board technology and renovated playgrounds documented
Considerations
- State licensing records list a Type B citation in April 2025 and a complaint investigation in May 2025; families may wish to review the full inspection reports at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling.
- Large capacity 127 — may feel less personal for families seeking an intimate boutique setting
- Multiple 2023 and 2025 inspection visits and one complaint — pattern of regulatory attention warrants follow-up with the center on corrective actions taken
Safety6
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready6
Teachers7
Compassion7
Mgmt7
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars6
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #191201764 — established 1961; over 65 years of continuous operation in Encino 91316; one of the Valley's oldest licensed child care centers
- 30 Yelp reviews (September 2025); Care.com 5.0 stars from 3 reviews — parent feedback highlights caring, experienced staff and a welcoming community atmosphere
- Serves 200+ families annually — substantial community trust and enrollment; program stability indicated by sustained high demand
- Ages 2–11 including school-age after-school care — full continuum from preschool through elementary school age; serves working families with multiple-age children
- Non-profit Presbyterian model — mission-driven; NAEYC best practices aligned; lower tuition typical of faith-based non-profits compared to corporate chains
- Capacity 96 — mid-to-large size supports multiple classroom cohorts with experienced room teachers
Considerations
- CCLD 1 Type B citation July 2023 (code 101216.3(b)(1)) — families should pull full report at ccld.ca.gov to assess the specific violation
- No confirmed infant program — minimum age approximately 2 years; families needing care for infants must seek separate arrangements
- 48 Yelp photos suggest active but not overwhelmingly large community digital presence — families should seek additional firsthand references beyond online reviews
Safety5
Curriculum7
Art/Music6
Infant care3
K-ready5
Teachers6
Compassion6
Mgmt5
Culture7
Class sizes0
Extracurriculars5
Strengths
- CCLD Day Care Center license #197419636 — active since April 2015; serves Encino's large Jewish community with Hebrew-language integrated preschool curriculum
- Capacity 37 — small enough for individual attention while large enough for multi-age cohort programming; serves children ages 2–5
- Hebrew Academy preschool model — Jewish values, Hebrew language, and holiday observance embedded in daily curriculum; serves Encino's established Orthodox/traditional Jewish families
- Located on Topham St in 91316 — residential Encino neighborhood setting
Considerations
- CCLD records show 7 Type B citations between September 2022 and October 2025 (codes: 1596.7995(a)(1), 101216(g)(1), 101220(a), 101220.1(g), 101221(b)(8)(C), 101223(b)(1), 101229.1(a)) — elevated citation count is a significant concern; families must review all full reports at ccld.ca.gov before enrolling
- State licensing records note 7 citations over a 3-year period, all classified as lower-severity Type B violations; prospective families may wish to ask administration what corrective actions were taken and whether any issues recurred.
- Limited public parent review volume found on third-party platforms — difficult to independently verify parent experience; firsthand references essential given inspection record
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